{"product_id":"l015-candy-stripe-pleco-peckoltia-vittata","title":"L015 Candy Stripe Pleco (Peckoltia vittata)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"145\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFor the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"409\"\u003eThe Candy Stripe Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"505\"\u003ePeckoltia vittata\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as L015, is a beautifully patterned Loricariid catfish featuring bold cream-to-gold stripes against a deep brown body. Hailing from Brazil’s Amazon Basin, this manageable species stays smaller than many plecos and is both hardy and peaceful, making it an ideal choice for planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"803\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"808\"\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"808\"\u003e• Beautiful striped pattern that stands out against driftwood and plants\u003cbr data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e• Peaceful and compatible with most community fish\u003cbr data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"969\"\u003e• Helps control algae, though requires supplemental feeding\u003cbr data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003e• Interesting nocturnal behavior with regular activity in well-furnished aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1120\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eThe Candy Stripe Pleco originates in the Brazilian Amazon Basin, where it inhabits soft, acidic, moderately flowing waters rich in submerged wood and rocky cover. In nature, it clings to driftwood and stones while grazing on biofilm, algae, and detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1312\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003ePlants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad-leaf plants such as Anubias, Java Fern, and Amazon Swords create shaded areas for security.\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eHardscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driftwood is essential, along with caves, rocks, and roots for shelter and territory.\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Almond Leaves, Catappa Bark, and alder cones provide natural tannins and promote biofilm growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1676\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003eThis omnivore grazes on algae and biofilm but must be supplemented with sinking wafers, algae pellets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach), and occasional protein foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp. Driftwood also assists in digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"1957\" data-start=\"1954\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1992\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eTank Mates and Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eCandy Stripe Plecos are peaceful with most mid- and top-dwelling community fish, such as tetras, rasboras, and corydoras. They may show mild territorial behavior toward other bottom dwellers if the tank is undersized or lacks adequate hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"2244\" data-start=\"2241\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2423\" data-start=\"2246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2271\" data-start=\"2246\"\u003eShrimp Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2423\" data-start=\"2246\"\u003eSafe with adult shrimp, though they may opportunistically consume small shrimp fry if food is scarce. Breeding shrimp colonies should have plenty of cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2425\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2443\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003eA cave-spawning pleco; males guard eggs and fry until they are free-swimming. 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